Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Marine & Fisheries Technology Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Marine & Fisheries Technology
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) – Technical Studies
  • Focus: Development of foundational knowledge and practical skills in fisheries, aquaculture, marine ecosystems, resource management, and sustainable utilisation of aquatic resources

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Acquire knowledge and skills on fish biology and aquatic ecosystems
  • Apply principles and practices of aquaculture and fish production
  • Identify appropriate fishing gears and methods for marine and freshwater fisheries
  • Understand fisheries resource management and conservation
  • Develop entrepreneurial skills in fisheries value addition, processing, and marketing
  • Appreciate the role of fisheries in socio-economic development and the blue economy
  • Observe safety practices and environmental sustainability in marine and freshwater environments

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Fish Biology and Ecology
    • 1.1 Fundamentals of Marine and Freshwater Fisheries
    • 1.2 Fish Morphology and Anatomy
  • Strand 2.0: Aquaculture
    • 2.1 Fundamentals of Aquaculture
    • 2.2 Aquaculture Production Systems
    • 2.3 Fish Feeding and Nutrition
  • Strand 3.0: Capture Fisheries
    • 3.1 Fundamentals of Capture Fisheries
    • 3.2 Safety and Survival Techniques

  The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through practical activities, field visits to fish farms and processing facilities, simulations, projects, and use of digital resources. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as environmental conservation, sustainable resource use, climate change awareness, occupational safety, innovation, entrepreneurship, and career development to prepare learners for further training and careers in fisheries, aquaculture, marine resource management, and the blue economy.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  MARINE TECHNOLOGY

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